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Workplace safety is important for every industry. Preventing workplace accidents can save millions of dollars each year. A few simple steps can reduce the risk of an accident and keep employees safe and productive.

Here are 7 safety tips to prevent workplace injuries:

Identify Potential Hazards
Identify potential hazards in the workplace and eliminate them. If something is broken, make sure it gets fixed promptly. Notify maintenance or if it is something you can take care of do so before you leave the area.

Understand the Benefits of Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of making an area functional, but comfortable. Design your work area so that things are easy to find and close to where they will be used.

Always Use Protective Gear
Always use protective eyewear, gloves, aprons, or any other piece of equipment that is called for. Companies provide protective gear for a reason. It is important to make good use of them, especially when working with hazardous chemicals or flying debris.

Ask for Input From the Employees
The employees are on the front lines when it comes to preventing accidents and keeping their work area safe. Ask for their opinion and use their input to create a safer, more functional work environment.

Teach Proper Lifting Techniques
Make sure employees know and understand the importance of using proper lifting techniques. Teach proper lifting techniques to all employees who have lifting as a part of their job description.

Reduces Stress
Reducing stress in the workplace is important. Keeping stress levels low allows employees to function more efficiently and put more effort into their jobs instead of their emotions.

Stay Active!
Stay active during the day. Take a few minutes every hour and stretch. During your breaks, take a short walk to get the blood flowing. Stretching is a great way to relieve excess stress and it will give you a short energy boost.

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Thomas M. Nantais is the Co- owner of Gaylord & Nantais, a legal firm specializing in workers’ compensation, in the state of California. This firm deals in getting hearing loss compensation and work related injuries compensation for those who have worked in the state of California. With his sincere efforts, Thomas is committed to meet the highest standards of the legal industry, and aims to provide the clients with an honest and aggressive representation.

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